Former Michigan offensive line commit David Dawson, center, works out at a summer camp under the watchful eye of the Wolverines' OL coach, Darrell Funk.Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com

Michigan has lost two 2013 commits in recent weeks, but the 22 who remain continue to be ranked among the nation's best.

The Wolverines are expected to add three or four more pledges before signing day on Feb. 6.

Because Michigan secured so many verbal commitments early -- all but one of the 22 commits pledged before the start of the season -- it has the luxury of being selective as it finishes off its class.

The Wolverines are targeting holes at defensive back, linebacker and offensive line, but could also take a tailback or receiver if the right player is available.

And they've had their eyes on a couple good ones for some time in tailback Derrick Green and receiver Laquon Treadwell.

Green is a five-star prospect from Richmod, Va. He's rated the nation's No. 1 tailback according to Rivals and No. 2 according to Scout.

Most importantly, he's the kind of physical tailback that Michigan desires for its pro-style scheme. Scout Midwest recruiting analyst Allen Trieu says he's similar to current Wolverines tailback Thomas Rawls, but with better speed, and could play right away.

He's the biggest fish on Michigan's radar. And maybe the most important fish, considering the Wolverines' feeble production from their tailbacks.

"Michigan wants to run the ball downhill, and that's what he is," Trieu said. "He's a 220-pound back, very physical, but still has some of the speed and elusiveness of a smaller guy. All the attributes you want. He actually catches the ball out of the backfield really well."

Treadwell is a five-star prospect from Crete, Ill. He's rated the nation's No. 1 receiver according to Rivals and No. 7 according to Scout.

At 6-foot-3, he would fit the mold of other receivers recruited by the current staff. The two signees from the 2012 class were at least 6-2, and so are the three verbals for 2013.

Treadwell is ranked higher than any of them. Problem is, after once considering Michigan his leader, interest has flagged in recent months and he might be tough to snag.

Not quite as tough is David Dawson, a four-star offensive lineman from Detroit. He once was committed to Michigan, but decommitted last month because he wished to take visits elsewhere.

He's since been re-offered by Michigan, though, and the interest seems to be mutual. He's ranked among the top-10 guards in the country according to each of the major services, and if he returns to the class, would give the Wolverines one of the best offensive line hauls in the country.

Michigan has interest in several recruits as it puts the finishing touches on its class, but Green, Treadwell and Dawson are the stars. A look at the chances they land in Ann Arbor:

DERRICK GREENPosition: TailbackSize: 6-foot, 220 poundsHometown: Richmond, Va.High school: Hermitage High SchoolRivals: Five stars, No. 1 tailbackScout: Five stars, No. 2 tailbackFinalists: Tennessee, Michigan, Auburn, Oregon, Ole Miss, MiamiMichigan's chances ...Scout's Allen Trieu: "Out of the schools he's visited (Tennessee, Michigan, Auburn), Michigan is the one that didn't have a coaching change. So, that would seem positive, although you have to be a little concerned he hasn't committed yet, even with all the change at his other schools. To me, it seems like he's maybe waiting on something. Auburn just got a coach. So maybe he's waiting for some of that stuff to shake out.

"If I'm a Michigan fan, I'm cautiously optimistic because it seems good, but he hasn't pulled the trigger yet.

"Michigan can offer a chance to compete for playing time, which is even more important for staying in the game, because other schools have promised him early playing time. At Michigan, the depth chart looks pretty good for him. They don't have a ton of backs who are like him. Thomas Rawls is the most comparable to him. They don't have a lot of big backs."

Michigan's chances: "A little more than 50 percent. I don't want to put that too high because part of me thinks he's waiting for something, but I think Michigan's chances are good right now."

Rivals' Tim Sullivan: "I think Michigan probably was third out of (Auburn and Tennessee). But those two have changed coaches, which is a big part of why I think Michigan is on top now, and that's part of why I'm a little cautious about Michigan as the favorite, because it's kind of fell into the lead by default. It's not like it really stood out from a strong group of leaders. They're kind of the leaders by attrition.

"He has a good relationship with the coaches, like most recruits. They really like the staff, typically. Green also is really good friends with David Dawson. Dawson used to talk to Derrick a lot about Michigan, like, 'Hey, come and run behind me. It'll be awesome.' So if David Dawson ends up back at Michigan, then obviously that relationship will be in their favor as well.

"He wants to play in a pro-style offense, and for better or worse, we know Michigan is moving toward that. A lot of Green's other schools are not going to run that. Auburn isn't going to under (new coach) Gus Malzahn. Tennessee is kind of a hybrid.

"As for the downside, a lot of people have been telling him if you're not playing in the SEC or down South, you're not playing big-time football. Whether that's true or not, enough people say that, the more you start to believe it."

Trieu: "Michigan's not completely out of that game, but I don't think they're one of his favorites. I would say they're not likely to get him. Oklahoma and Oklahoma State are the teams he's focusing on, and then he's talking about taking a visit to Michigan. If that happens, then you'll know Michigan really is back in it. But I think Michigan has been teetering on the edge of being out of this for a while. ... He saw Brady Hoke speak at the NCSA banquet recently, which I think re-sparked some interest, but if Michigan's still in it, they're definitely at least fourth.

"He has a former teammate (Anthony Standifer) who plays at Ole Miss, which has a lot to do with his interest in them. Oklahoma and Oklahoma State like to spread it out and throw the ball, which is appealing to him. Oklahoma State's recent history of putting receivers built like him in the NFL, he's mentioned that."

Michigan's chances: "10 percent. Pretty low. It's a long shot."

Sullivan: "Michigan was his favorite a while ago, but it's been trending in the wrong direction for quite some time. I would bet he does not end up at Michigan, but you never know, if he doesn't make his decision until late, because he loved Michigan on his visits. He's been here three or four times.

"It's just a matter of can Michigan remind him what he likes about it, and if he rekindles his friendships with (current quarterback commit) Shane Morris, (tight end) Khalid Hill and other commits who have done a good job of recruiting him in the past."

Michigan's chances: 10 percent.

DAVID DAWSONPosition: Offensive lineSize: 6-foot-4, 290 poundsHometown: Detroit, Mich.High school: Cass Tech High SchoolRivals: Four stars, No. 6 guardScout: Four stars, No. 8 guardFinalists: Michigan, Florida, Ohio State, Alabama, Michigan StateNote: Once was committed to Michigan. Decommitted so he could take visits elsewhere.Michigan's chances ...Trieu: "He's visiting this weekend, then he's checking out Alabama, Ohio State and Michigan State. He's paid a price for wanting to take visits, so I expect him to make the most or all of those. But he's got a good relationship with the Michigan coaches, as well as the commits. I think it's looking good for Michigan. He's a little unpredictable, so I would say cautiously optimistic, but I think it looks good.

"The fact he's kind of asked for his way back in and re-established some of those relationships, I have a hard time seeing a kid go through all that and not pick the school. But, it's possible once he takes visits to those other places, he'll like them. He hasn't seen them yet. I have a hard time seeing him pick Alabama. If he doesn't pick Michigan, I think he sticks in the Big Ten."

Michigan's chances: 50 percent.

Sullivan: "I think if Dawson had his way, he'd end up at Michigan. For Michigan to re-offer, and with that offer back on the table, I think he probably does end up back here. I think he decommitted because he wanted to see Florida, and when he visited Florida, he realized he didn't want to go to school far away from home. He was pretty upset about the whole situation.

"Since then, he's been really positive about Michigan. I think he's wanted to end up here all long. That's the vibe I get in hindsight. I think he'll still take visits, because he regretted not doing that the first time and that's what caused him to decommit. But it would not surprise me if he still ended up at Michigan.

"He learned a lesson from last time. He committed to Michigan right after he was offered, and shortly afterwards, he was like, 'Man, I didn't go through the process and make sure of everything. I think I want to go to Michigan, but I want to make sure of my choice.' He doesn't want to do the same thing this time. He wants to see Ohio State, and he'll probably end up visiting Michigan State, just because. He doesn't want to rush into things again.

Michigan's chances: "60 percent. That's the percentage I'm most comfortable with so far. I would go higher, but he's still visiting Ohio State and Alabama, so you know. You know, I'd almost go higher now. I'm talking myself out of it. Part of me thinks there's a possible commitment this weekend. He likes Michigan. I think he's the sure-est bet to commit to Michigan."